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Method and apparatus for routing short messages in mobile telephone networks

US8934927B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/184
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for routing short messages using a router in a mobile telecommunications network. The method comprises: receiving a short message from a short message element; attempting to deliver a short message without passing through a store and forward function; and if said attempted delivery fails, directing said short message using a mobile originated procedure to a short message service center having a store and forward function.

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